« previous next »

Author Question: When have Gallup's predictions been the least accurate? a. when there has been a female candidate ... (Read 14 times)

Cooldude101

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 557
on: Jul 9, 2018
When have Gallup's predictions been the least accurate?
 
  a. when there has been a female candidate
  b. when there is a prominent third-party candidate
  c. during economic crises
 d. when the incumbent is seeking reelection

Question 2

In 1948, the Chicago Daily Tribune wrongly predicted that Republican Thomas E. Dewey would beat incumbent President Harry S. Truman. Knowing what you know about the accuracy of various polls, what kind of poll would most likely have led the Tribune to make this erroneous prediction?
 
  a. an exit poll
 b. a push poll
  c. a random-digit dialing poll
  d. a straw poll


isabelt_18

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 342
Reply #1 on: Jul 9, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

d


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Patients who have undergone chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer often complain of a lack of mental focus; memory loss; and a general diminution in abilities such as multitasking, attention span, and general mental agility.

Did you know?

Parkinson's disease is both chronic and progressive. This means that it persists over a long period of time and that its symptoms grow worse over time.

Did you know?

The training of an anesthesiologist typically requires four years of college, 4 years of medical school, 1 year of internship, and 3 years of residency.

Did you know?

The cure for trichomoniasis is easy as long as the patient does not drink alcoholic beverages for 24 hours. Just a single dose of medication is needed to rid the body of the disease. However, without proper precautions, an individual may contract the disease repeatedly. In fact, most people develop trichomoniasis again within three months of their last treatment.

Did you know?

The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.

female spider female spider
In the Tai Forest a female chimp demonstrates a skill once thought to be unique to humans. Here she In the Tai Forest a female chimp demonstrates a skill once thought to be unique to humans. Here she
A Female Mouse Carrying a Pup A Female Mouse Carrying a Pup
0M, 1M, and 2M Female Mouse Fetuses 0M, 1M, and 2M Female Mouse Fetuses
Sagittal section of the female pelvis, showing organs of the reproductive system. Sagittal section of the female pelvis, showing organs of the reproductive system.
Female Reproductive System "الجهاز التناسلي للأنثى" Female Reproductive System "الجهاز التناسلي للأنثى"
Video: Rh blood type and complications during pregnancy & Fertilization

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library